Porto Colom
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Spain_CalaColom.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cala Colom from the Sea<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |valign="top"|[[Image:Spain_CalaColom.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cala Colom from the Sea<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
|The anchorage It is usually crowded with local boats but you may be able to find a berth on the pontoons or an unoccupied mooring | |The anchorage It is usually crowded with local boats but you may be able to find a berth on the pontoons or an unoccupied mooring | ||
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|There are a large assortment of mooring buoys located on the south/left side of the cala as you enter. These buoys are available for long-term rent from the Harbour Master but can be very difficult to book, especially during the summer season. Anchoring is available on the north/right side of the cala. The holding is good in mud, but be cautious as this area has been dredged and gets shallow very suddenly. | |There are a large assortment of mooring buoys located on the south/left side of the cala as you enter. These buoys are available for long-term rent from the Harbour Master but can be very difficult to book, especially during the summer season. Anchoring is available on the north/right side of the cala. The holding is good in mud, but be cautious as this area has been dredged and gets shallow very suddenly. | ||
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Revision as of 19:21, 1 April 2010
Porto Colom or Cala Colom
BackgroundCala Colom or Porto Colom GPS: 39°25.34′N, 3°15.84′E is a good sized natural harbor along the E shore of Majorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands. ChartsSee Majorca. Radio NetsSubmit details of local radio Nets. Routes to/fromPopular routes, timing, etc. |  Click for larger view |
Anchorages
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 Click for larger view | The anchorage It is usually crowded with local boats but you may be able to find a berth on the pontoons or an unoccupied mooring |
| There are a large assortment of mooring buoys located on the south/left side of the cala as you enter. These buoys are available for long-term rent from the Harbour Master but can be very difficult to book, especially during the summer season. Anchoring is available on the north/right side of the cala. The holding is good in mud, but be cautious as this area has been dredged and gets shallow very suddenly. |
Tourism & things to do ashore
Visit the island.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - Although there are two fuel docks indicated on the attached chart, only the one closest to the entrance and in front of the Repsol station on the street offers fuel. Their working hours are 0900-1330 and 1700-1900 on week days and shorter on Sundays. If there is no attendant present to serve you, try the Repsol station on the street. This quay also houses a number of large fishing boats during evenings and weekends, sometimes making it difficult to reach the quay.
- Water is available on the fuel quay.
- Electricity and visitors berths are available at the Club Nautico, which is the second quay shown on the chart.
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There several stores
Eateries
- There are some restaurants
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
See Majorca
References & Publications
See Majorca.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- October 2004 --Istioploos 14:41, 1 July 2008 (MDT)
- June 2009 - PrairieChicken 18:51, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
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